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Peer reviewedWain, R. L. – Education in Chemistry, 1979
Presented is a brief review of plant growth substances and selective herbicides. Topics include herbicidal selectivity and inhibitors. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Chemistry, Herbicides
Peer reviewedDavis, Donald E. – BioScience, 1979
The history of the development of the herbicide industry, particularly the phenoxy herbicides 2, 4-D, and 2, 4, 5-T,is presented. (BB)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Environmental Education, Herbicides, Industry
Peer reviewedNickell, Louis G. – Chemical and Engineering News, 1978
Describes the effect of "plant growth regulators" on plants, such as controlling the flowering, fruit development, plant size, and increasing crop yields. Provides a list of plant growth regulators which includes their chemical, common, and trade names, as well as their different use(s). (GA)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Botany
Peer reviewedGalston, Arthur W. – BioScience, 1979
The metabolism and toxicology of the herbicide 2, 4, 5-T are reviewed. (BB)
Descriptors: Agricultural Chemical Occupations, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Environmental Education
